Chiropractors/back rib pain

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Expert: Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman - 8/24/2006


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I am 63, have been a dancer all my life and have worn a back brace since I was 19.  As long as I keep active I have been good.  About 2 months ago (after walking different due to knee problems) I had pain in neck,back of head and then rib cage on right side which sometimes the pain travels to the front of rib cage under breast. In past I have had chirop. and PT folks to help.  I have been seeing Chiro for two months now and have had two similar episodes this week.  The pain is escruciating and the car and brace seem to make it worse.  It is as if I was being cut open from the spine across the right mid back.  I have pushed on the rib and had pain and sometimes relief.  I do not know where to turn at this point.

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Dear Lola,

I am not sure that there is a question here.  I understand your recurring circumstance as well as the pain you are now experiencing.  Can you tell me more about what has worked for you in the past, specific to treatment given by the Chiro and PT?  Also the chiropractor you are seeing now, have they given you a diagnosis, any x-ray results, or exercises for home care?

Also, are you still having the neck and head pain, or is it just the rib and chest pain that is now problematic?  Please send me some more information, let me know what your specific questions are, and I will get back to ASAP.

Respectfully,
Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman

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I can answer questions on general chiropractic care, sports injury, whiplash and auto crash, mild traumatic brain injury, structural and functional rehabilitation of the spine, nutrition for inflammation and repair, fitness training, nutrition for sports performance and other general health and nutrition related inquiries. I currently lecture on automobile trauma, occupant kinematics, and forensic risk analysis to local EMS, Fire and Police, as well as nutrition and sports injury to community groups. Rest assured all answers are generated from my clinical experience, and scientific research.

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I have accumulated over 1100 hours of post-doctoral training to include; Certifications in Spinal Trauma and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury from the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma from the International Chiropractic Association, Certification in Low Speed Auto Crash Reconstruction and Certification in Forensic Risk Analysis from The Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Certified Proficiency in spinal and extremity diagnostic procedures from The Motion Palpation Institute, Certified in Sports Injury and Rehabilitation from the National University of Health Sciences and The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, Nationally Certified Fellow of Structural Rehabilitation from The Chiropractic Biophysics Organization, and I have advanced training in manipulation under anesthesia and nutrition. Feel free to check out my website for course listings: www.suncoasthealthcare.net

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International Chiropractic Association, Florida Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, American Academy of Pain Management, Chiropractic Biophysics, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Center for Research Into Automotive Safety and Health, Motion Palpation Organization, American Academy of Manual and Physical Medicine, Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce

Education/Credentials
B.A. (Psychology)The University of Cincinnati B.S. (Human Biology)Cleveland Chiropractic College D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) Cleveland Chiropractic College C.C.S.T. (Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma)The International Chiropractic Association C.C.S.P. (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician)The American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. *CCST and CCSP 120 hour certification courses are not recognized by the Florida Chiropractic Board due to the fact that they are not 300 hour diplomate level courses*

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